46 Motorcycle Quotes & Tips

Over the years of riding, you come to hear riders say little one-liners. Some of which resonate well with you, others bring a smile, and yet some make spit out your drink because there that funny.

I’m sure some of these are old as the motorcycle itself and you’ve heard them. However, I hope some of these are new to you and then you have something to share with your friends on the next ride or while sitting around the campfire.

1. When it doubt, throttle out!
2. Adventure: Adversity retold at leisure.
3. Sometimes it takes a whole tank before you can think straight.
4. You don’t always need a plan, just go.
5. We ride not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.
6. No road is too long when you have good company.
7. For some there’s therapy, for the rest of us, there’s motorcycles.
8. The brave don’t live forever, the cautious don’t live at all.
9. Happiness is a way to travel not a destination.
10. Of all the paths you take in life make sure a few of them are dirt.
11. You only live once, but if you do it right once is enough.
12. The best bike for the trip is the one already have, ride it.
13. A good story is seldom fun while it’s happening.
14. Never twist your throttle with your ego.
15. Pack half as much as you think you need and twice as much money.
16. A hobby is when you buy a new bike, passion is when you fix an old one.
17. Don’t look back, you’re not going that way.
18. Carburator is French for “leave it alone”.
19. Sometimes it’s a little better to travel than to arrive.
20. Stake your tent before steak and beer.
21. When packing your panniers, always leave space for beer. German Rider
22. Life is like riding a motorcycle, once you stop riding you fall down.
23. Don’t let the fear of what could happen, make nothing happen.
24. The older I get the more I understand how important it is to live a life most people don’t understand.
25. Don’t hear dying, fear not living.
26. Four wheels move the body, two wheels move the soul.
27. No hour is wasted when it’s spent on two wheels.
28. People are more violently opposed to fur than leather because it’s safer to harass rich women than motorcycle gangs.  – Alexei Sayle
29. All women are created equal then some started riding motorcycles.
30. The most important thing is to have a good relationship with the bike, you have to understand what she wants. I think of a motorcycle as a woman, and I know that sounds silly, but it’s true. -Valentino Rosi
31. The most dangerous risk of all is the risk of spending your life not doing what you want.
32. Don’t be scared to ride alone and don’t be scared to like it. Sometimes you have to get lost to find yourself.
33. Therapy is expensive, wind is cheap.
34. I don’t snore, I’m dreaming I’m a motorcycle.
35. Stressed out? Maybe you just need an iron supplement.
36. It’s your road, others can ride it with you but no one can ride it for you.
37. So call me a fool, but I’m happy to be lost.
38. When a person travels they discover who they really are, what they can achieve, and so much more. The moment a person’s senses are brought alive, an adventure starts to be a success. The travel bug bites hard, but the motorcycle travel bites deep. -Sam Manicon
39. In the end we only regret the chances we didn’t take.
40. I travel a lot, I hate having my life disrupted by routine. -Caskie Stinnett
41. Exploring our world inspires us to take care of it.
42. Choose a bike that will be the most fun in the challenging spots, not one that will be the most comfortable in the easy spots.
43. Be flexible on a road trip. You’ll be happy you did.
44. You’re never out of toilet paper if you’ve got socks.
45. Pack your bike for the trip, and do a trial run at the speeds you expect to ride.
46. Don’t overpack your schedule or your bike.

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That’s a lot and I know there’s many more.

What’s your favorite quote or advice tip on riding been?

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